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View Poll Results: Which is more beneficial to a student of the English Language.

Crossword Puzzles -v- Word Search Puzzles

I am interested in ascertaining which you consider most beneficial to students of the English Language. Crossword Puzzles with clues written in the 'cloze' format or Word Search Puzzles, or, maybe both.

Re: Crossword Puzzles -v- Word Search Puzzles

Originally Posted by HotWombat

I am interested in ascertaining which you consider most beneficial to students of the English Language. Crossword Puzzles with clues written in the 'cloze' format or Word Search Puzzles, or, maybe both.

A crossword puzzle can be a challenge and a stimulant at the same time whereas word searches are a bit of a time filler. Although, I believe they can be an aid to introducing words not yet discussed and also a bit of a spelling refresher.

When I had classes, both were popular. I used the word search printouts to great effect. I had a class of about 20, and unfortunately their skills ranged from struggling with the ABC right up to playing the game, stump the teacher with this new word I found.

I was able to occupy one group with word searches whilst I spent time with the other. I used crossword puzzles (with cloze clues) as homework.

I don't know why I am rambling on. I think I am stimulated by intermittent pressure on the finger tips.

I am finding it so hard to get my email students to go to my crossword site and attempt some of the puzzles. There is certainly some inbuilt resistance. I have noticed it for a couple of years now.